Your Lucky Day

St. Patrick's Day is next week and we're celebrating already with any and every thing green! The kids and I have plans to make some green goodies this weekend, including shamrock shakes, clover crafts, Irish coffee (for mom and dad) and a leprechaun trap! We didn't really get into the Elf of the Shelf antics, but I'm thinking the pesky leprechauns at our house are going to pull off some really fun hijinx over the next week! Has anyone ever done this? Also, if you're looking for any St. Patrick's Day inspiration (recipes, crafts, gifts, drinks, outfit ideas, decor and more - including everything pictured above), then go check out our St. Patrick's Day group Pinterest board. Hundreds of awesome pins. 

And what better way to celebrate than get some some green in your own pocket! I've teamed up with some of my favorite ladies to give one lucky reader a $150 gift certificate to Starbucks! Just think about how many lattes and cake pops that could get you! Use the Rafflecopter below to sign up! 

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May the luck of the Irish be with you! 

St. Patrick's Day Mint Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream Pie

Is there anything better than mint chocolate chip ice cream? According to my kids...no. But I disagree. The only thing better than the ice cream itself is a mint chocolate chip ice cream pie with marshmallows, whipped cream, bits of Andes mints and an Oreo crust drizzled with chocolate sauce. Is your mouth watering yet?!!

This ice cream pie couldn't be easier to make. All you have to do is throw some ice cream, whipped cream and marshmallows in your mixer and whip them together.

Once it's blended, fold in some chunks of Andes mints (or you could get really crazy and add chunks of brownie or even Thin Mint cookies!). Mind blown.

Feel free to add a few drops of green food coloring if you want your pie to look a bit greener. Usually, I wouldn't add any coloring since Ryan tends to break out in hives if he has green food dye, but since he wasn't home and I planned on eating the entire pie myself, I added four drops...just enough to give it a bit more green tint for photos. 

Pour the ice cream mixture in the Oreo cookie crust, top with more bits of Andes mints and freeze for at least an hour. 

I highly recommend having a tiny toddler help you with dishes and cleanup. She loves to lick the spoon and beaters, just like her mama. Mint chocolate chip ice cream is her favorite!

Once your pie has refrozen and solidified, feel free to slice it up and dig in! I topped with Hershey's syrup because why not? The pie is delicious and decadent, yet still feels light and fluffy.  

Mint Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Ice Cream Pie
Ingredients:
- 4 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1 cup Andes mint pieces
- Hershey syrup
- Oreo cookie pie crust

Directions:
1. Add softened ice cream, whipped cream and marshmallows to standing mixer bowl and whip together until blended and creamy.
2. Fold in 1/2 cup of Andes mints (or brownie bits or crushed cookies).
3. Pour mixture into pie crust, top with more mints and freeze solid (at least 1 hour).
4. Slice, top with Hershey syrup and enjoy!

Any other mint chocolate chip fans out there?

What's your favorite St. Patrick's Day dessert?